Reynaldo’s Cocina 📍
Monterey Style Atlantic Salmon with Penne Alfredo
Seasoned Atlantic salmon served over creamy penne Alfredo with mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon, and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Monterey Style Salmon
- 4 Atlantic salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Penne Alfredo
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Finish
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon slices
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
- Colander
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
- - Serving plates
Method
- Pat the salmon fillets dry.
- Season both sides with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the penne pasta until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook the salmon for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side and 2 to 3 minutes on the second side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and allow it to rest.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add butter and mushrooms to the skillet.
- Cook until the mushrooms have softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a light simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add the cooked penne and toss until evenly coated in the Alfredo sauce.
- Plate the creamy penne Alfredo.
- Top with Monterey style salmon.
- Finish with chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
• Cook the salmon separately so the exterior stays flavorful and maintains its texture.
• Reserve pasta water before draining to help loosen the Alfredo sauce naturally.
• Add Parmesan gradually for a smoother sauce.
• Fresh lemon added at the end helps balance the richness of the Alfredo.
• Fresh herbs are best added as a finishing touch rather than cooked into the sauce.
